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Rash on abdomen after 1st fill

Wvcari

By Wvcari, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Wvcari    84

Wvcari
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I had my first fill today. I was 3 wks post op on Thursday of last week so now about 3.5 wks. The fill went with no problems. Put in 2 cc. Late this evening I developed an itchy, raised rash over most of my stomach. I haven't changed detergent/soap or tried any new food. Could this be related somehow to my fill? I took benadryl and put hydrocortisone cream on and the itchiness is better but the rash is still there. It isn't any worse and only on my belly. I plan to call doctor in the morning. Any thoughts?

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catfish87    3,471

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Possibly an allergic reaction to the cleaning solution they used prior to accessing the port?

Ever had a reaction when giving blood/etc before?

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Wvcari    84

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It was just an alcohol pad. Never had a reaction before.

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catfish87    3,471

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It was just an alcohol pad. Never had a reaction before.

Hmmmm...not sure then. Hopefully, it's better by morning! :)

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Wvcari    84

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I hope so. Thank you!

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catfish87    3,471

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http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/314323-port-site-concern/?hl=%2Ballergic+%2Breaction+%2Bfill#entry3547567

Not sure if your doc used numbing med, but some of this thread sounds similar...

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CherieRyde    227

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How are you feeling?

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Jencathen    16

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Possible reaction to numbing medicine. Could be a coincidence and could be from something unrelated like change in laundry detergent, soap etc.

Also, did the Dr put a bandaid on the injection spot. Could be reaction to type of glue? I know I developed a rash from the bandaid over the port site and had a nasty looking rash.

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Wvcari    84

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It seems to be gone today so I'm not sure what it was.

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Wvcari    84

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Wait and see if it happens again I guess

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1Corinthians6:19    53

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Glad it's gone. Did they numb you first? I didn't get any numbing, but it was really not painful or uncomfortable.

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Wvcari    84

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He did numb my skin with lidocaine, but that just adds an extra poke. I would have been ok without it I think.

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1Corinthians6:19    53

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I wonder if you're allergic to lidocaine and that's what caused the rash.

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Bandista    7,466

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I have to ask for paper tape......

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Wvcari    84

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I wonder if you're allergic to lidocaine and that's what caused the rash.

I don't think so because I've had it before.

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